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see horoscope and birth chart for August 22, 1948What happened on Sunday August 22, 1948?
About August 22nd, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 22, 1948, during the heightened tensions of the early Cold War, Soviet military police arrested Thomas Headen, the deputy chief of the US military information division in Berlin. Headen was detained for crossing the demarcation line between British and Soviet zones in the Potsdamerplatz area while carrying a camera, which was considered a potential security breach. This incident symbolized the fragile and suspicious relationship between Soviet and Western forces in post-World War II divided Berlin. Headen was released the following day, but the event underscored the constant diplomatic and military tensions of the emerging Cold War.
- Day of the week: August 22nd, 1948 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Macbeth directed by Orson Welles
More about August 22nd, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on August 22nd, 1948.
August 22, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 22, 1948:
- Cold War Tension: US Military Official Arrested in Berlin On August 22, 1948, during the heightened tensions of the early Cold War, Soviet military police arrested Thomas Headen, the deputy chief of the US military information division in Berlin. Headen was detained for crossing the demarcation line between British and Soviet zones in the Potsdamerplatz area while carrying a camera, which was considered a potential security breach. This incident symbolized the fragile and suspicious relationship between Soviet and Western forces in post-World War II divided Berlin. Headen was released the following day, but the event underscored the constant diplomatic and military tensions of the emerging Cold War.
- Israel Defense Forces Operation Betzer: Mass Arrests in Tel Aviv During the early stages of Israel's statehood, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Betzer (meaning 'Strength') to address military discipline issues. From August 22-27, 1948, the operation involved a comprehensive crackdown on draft dodgers and military deserters in Tel Aviv. The military imposed a strict city-wide curfew, blocked all city exits, and conducted a massive arrest operation that resulted in 2,794 citizens being detained. This operation highlighted the challenges of building a unified military force during Israel's formative years and the government's commitment to enforcing mandatory military service.
August 22, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 22, 1948?
August 22, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 235th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1948 can also be written as 8/22/1948 in the US and as 22/8/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 22, 1948?
Famous people born on August 22, 1948:
- David Marks
Original member of the Beach Boys, a pioneering rock band that significantly influenced American popular music in the 1960s.
August 22, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 22, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 22, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1948 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 1948 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 22, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 09:46 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1948.
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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1948
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Someone born on August 22, 1948 is:
76 years 8 months old,
or 920 months and 1 day old,
or 4000 weeks and 3 days old,
or 28003 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1948?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1948.
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